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Winsage

October 4, 2026

Windows 11’s WinUI lacks a 26-year-old scroll shortcut even Electron has, and a Microsoft veteran only just learned it

A scrollbar shortcut in Windows operating systems, allowing users to jump to a specific location in a document by holding the Shift key and clicking on the scrollbar, has been part of the Windows experience since 2000. This functionality is not available in WinUI, the framework for modern Windows 11 applications. A GitHub issue titled “Shift-clicking in scroll bar should jump to destination” was opened in June, indicating the inconsistency of WinUI compared to other frameworks like Win32 and WPF that support this shortcut. Microsoft is aware of the shortcomings in WinUI and is working on addressing various performance issues and enhancing the overall quality of WinUI applications.

AppWizard

May 19, 2026

YouTube removes dedicated ‘Subscriptions’ tab from mobile app in new test

YouTube is testing a redesign of its mobile app interface, moving the Subscriptions tab from the bottom navigation bar to a secondary menu below the app's logo. This change introduces an additional "Home" tab and places the Subscriptions button in a less prominent position. The redesign aims to streamline navigation but has raised usability concerns among users accustomed to quick access to Subscriptions. YouTube has confirmed that these changes are part of an experimental phase, and the redesign is not set to roll out imminently. Users have reported glitches with the new navigation options, which can often be resolved by restarting the app. Feedback during this testing phase may influence the final design.

Winsage

May 6, 2026

Windows 11’s new Run box is what happens when Microsoft actually cares: Replaces legacy Windows 95-era dialog with something new and better

Microsoft has introduced a redesigned Run dialog box for Windows 11, utilizing the modern UI framework WinUI 3. The new interface features improved speed, quick access to the home directory via the ~ command, and icons for frequently used programs. The browse button has been removed, a change that affects only 0.0038% of users based on data from a sample of 35 million. The new Run box is optional, allowing users to revert to the legacy interface if desired. This update is part of Microsoft's Windows K2 initiative aimed at enhancing performance and reliability for various users.